6 Temples & Shrines Azalea Festival, Nezu Shrine Nicole Bauer Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo-ku is always worth a visit, thanks to its wonderful historical buildings nestled down in the hilly landscape,..
9 Temples & Shrines Zojo-ji Brian Wood-Koiwa Zojo-ji was once the family temple of the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, Tokyo Tower rises majestically..
15 Temples & Shrines Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..
11 Festivals Wisteria Festival, Kameido Tenjin Nicole Bauer Kameido Tenjin Shrine is one of the few places in Tokyo—and the most popular one—, where you can see great wisteria from late ..
Temples & Shrines Sensoji in Video Gloria Ticconi According to a legend, Sensoji was built in 628 on the exact location where two brothers fished the golden statue of Kannon, the..
6 Temples & Shrines Shinsho Temple Maren Pauli Shinsho Temple in Hachioji has a bright blue roof with golden decorations that stands out among temples in Japan.
Temples & Shrines The Wood Carvings of Taishakuten Sleiman Azizi Shibamata Taishakuten Temple is home to an incredible series of wood carvings. Depicting the teachings of the Buddha, the carvings..
Temples & Shrines Hie Shrine on a Rainy Day Ekaterina Bespyatova Rainy day visit to the popular Hie Shrine in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood.